Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies with Oreos

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup sugar (for brownie batter)
• 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract (for brownie batter)
• red food coloring (to desired color)
• 2 eggs (for brownie batter)
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• white chocolate chips (to taste)
• Oreo cookies (enough to form a single layer)
• 2 8oz blocks cream cheese (room temperature recommended)
• 1 cup sugar (for cheesecake mixture)
• 2 eggs (for cheesecake mixture)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake mixture)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan (typically 9x9 or 9x13 depending on desired thickness).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and the red food coloring to the butter mixture, stirring until the desired red velvet color is achieved.

4. 4

   Mix in 2 eggs and 1/4 cup vegetable oil until the batter is smooth.

5. 5

   Sift in 1 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking soda, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the white chocolate chips.

7. 7

   Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.

8. 8

   Place a single layer of Oreo cookies over the top of the brownie batter.

9. 9

   In a separate bowl, beat the two 8oz blocks of cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.

10. 10

    Add 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully incorporated.

11. 11

    Pour the cheesecake mixture over the Oreo layer, spreading it to the edges.

12. 12

    Bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

13. 13

    Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing to ensure the cheesecake layer sets properly.

Notes

The author suggests adding a layer of Oreos between the brownie and cheesecake layers for 'a little razzle dazzle'. Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baked
• red velvet
• cheesecake
• brownies
• oreos
• chocolate